LONDON, June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ,
ARQQW) (Arqit), a leader in quantum-safe encryption, announces the full
commercial launch of a new feature of its Symmetric Key Agreement Platform, the
"Encryption Intelligence" service. Encryption Intelligence assists organizations
in identifying network risks and developing mitigation plans to enhance their
security posture against current and evolving cybersecurity threats. Arqit
secured its first paid contract for this feature with an international telecoms
network operator.
In the USA, the government required organisations (in National Security
Memorandum 10) to build an inventory of cryptography used in their networks to
gain an understanding of where the vulnerabilities to quantum computing attack
exist and this is becoming a widespread requirement internationally. By using
Arqit's Encryption Intelligence, organizations can do this in an automated
manner. The product is highly complementary to Arqit Symmetric Key Agreement
Platform, which is the logical solution to the problems identified by Encryption
Intelligence.
David Williams, Arqit's Founder, Chairman, and CEO, stated, "To fix a problem
comprehensively, you need to know where it is. Arqit Encryption Intelligence
makes it very easy for CISOs to do this. Because of the Government requirement
we saw rising demand for the service. We diagnose the scale of the problem, then
fix it."
Notes to Editors
Call to Action
Discover how Arqit's Encryption Intelligence (https://arqit.uk/encryption-
intelligence) service can fortify your organization's cybersecurity.
Reference
The White House (https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-
releases/2022/05/04/national-security-memorandum-on-promoting-united-states-
leadership-in-quantum-computing-while-mitigating-risks-to-vulnerable-
cryptographic-systems/) instructed National Security Systems to use Symmetric
Keys
"Within 180 days of the date of this memorandum, and on an ongoing basis, the
Director of OMB, in consultation with the Director of CISA, the Director of
NIST, the National Cyber Director, and the Director of NSA, shall establish
requirements for inventorying all currently deployed cryptographic systems,
excluding National Security Systems (NSS). These requirements shall include a
list of key information technology (IT) assets to prioritize, interim
benchmarks, and a common (and preferably automated) assessment process for
evaluating progress on quantum-resistant cryptographic migration in IT systems."
About Arqit
Arqit Quantum Inc. (Nasdaq: ARQQ, ARQQW) (Arqit) supplies a unique encryption software service which makes the communications links of any networked device, cloud machine or data at rest secure against both current and future forms of attack on encryption - even from a quantum computer. Compatible with NSA CSfC Components and meeting the demands of NSA CSfC Symmetric Key Management Requirements Annexe 1.2. and RFC 8784, Arqit's Symmetric Key Agreement Platform uses a lightweight software agent that allows end point devices to create encryption keys locally in partnership with any number of other devices. The keys are computationally secure and facilitate Zero Trust Network Access. It can
create limitless volumes of keys with any group size and refresh rate and can regulate the secure entrance and exit of a device in a group. The agent is lightweight and will thus run on the smallest of end point devices. The product sits within a growing portfolio of granted patents. It also works in a standards
compliant manner which does not oblige customers to make a disruptive rip and replace of their technology. Arqit is winner of two GSMA Global Mobile Awards, The Best Mobile Security Solution and The CTO Choice Award for Outstanding Mobile Technology, at Mobile World Congress 2024, recognised for groundbreaking innovation at the 2023 Institution of Engineering and Technology Awards and winner of the National Cyber Awards' Innovation in Cyber Award and the Cyber Security Awards' Cyber Security Software Company of the Year Award. Arqit is ISO
27001 Standard certified. www.arqit.uk (http://www.arqit.uk)
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Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Arqit's expectations and beliefs concerning future events and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. These factors are
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to maintain the listing of Arqit's securities on a national securities exchange,
(iii) changes in the competitive and regulated industries in which Arqit operates, variations in operating performance across competitors and changes in laws and regulations affecting Arqit's business, (iv) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations, and identify and realise additional opportunities, (v) the potential inability of Arqit to successfully deliver its operational technology, (vi) the risk of interruption or failure of Arqit's information technology and communications system, (vii) the enforceability of Arqit's intellectual property, and (viii) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in Arqit's annual report on Form 20-F
(the "Form 20-F"), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on 21 November 2023 and in subsequent filings with the SEC. While the list of factors discussed above and in the Form 20-F and other SEC filings are considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present
significant additional obstacles to the realisation of forward-looking statements.
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